Jazz Empowers

Organization Overview

Jazz Empowers is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Jazz Empowers employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jazz Empowers is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Jazz Empowers generated $645.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $586.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 25.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF JAZZ EMPOWERS IS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUTH IN UNDERSERVED SCHOOLS THROUGH JAZZ EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUR CHARTER SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAM INTRODUCES AND OPERATES AFTER-SCHOOL JAZZ BANDS IN UNDER SERVED CHARTER SCHOOLS WITH NO EXISTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMS. THE SCHOOLS WE SERVE HAVE THE DESIRE TO START AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT BAND PROGRAM FOR THEIR STUDENTS BUT CAN'T AFFORD THE NEARLY $100,000 NEEDED TO DO SO. WE OFFER A MORE AFFORDABLE OPTION AND TAKE ON ALL OPERATIONS OF THE JAZZ BAND. WE HIRE HIGHLY-QUALIFIED JAZZ EDUCATORS TO LEAD THE PROGRAMS AND WE PROVIDE NEW INSTRUMENTS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM. EACH JAZZ BAND MEETS 2-4 TIMES A WEEK FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR. THE JAZZ BANDS WORK TOWARDS PERFORMANCES AT SCHOOL FUNCTIONS SUCH AS ASSEMBLIES AND GRADUATIONS.


IN OUR BAND DIRECTOR SUPPORT PROGRAM WE PARTNER WITH BAND DIRECTORS AND MUSIC TEACHERS THAT ALREADY WORK FULL TIME AT AN UNDER SERVED SCHOOL BY HELPING THEM DEVELOP A STRONG JAZZ PROGRAM AT THEIR SCHOOL. WE PROVIDE EACH BAND DIRECTOR WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT THEY CAN USE FOR INSTRUMENTS SHEET MUSIC AND OTHER CRUCIAL RESOURCES NEEDED TO HELP GET THEIR JAZZ PROGRAM TO THE NEXT LEVEL.


A PROGRAM THAT BRINGS SOME OF OUR TOP STUDENTS TOGETHER TO TALK ABOUT MUSIC TALK WITH PROFESSIONAL JAZZ MUSICIANS AND TO GIVE THEIR FEEDBACK ON HOW JAZZ SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO FUTURE GENERATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andrew Johnston
Executive Dir.
$51,500
Larraine Voll Morris
Director
$0
Taylor Dillon
Treasurer
$0
Michele Bendekovic
President
$0
Kenisha Rhone
Director
$0
Harmony Duke
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$32,601
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$32,601
Total Program Service Revenue$612,644
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $645,487

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